Coalition of nurses, caregivers & advocates to hold press conference calling for safe nurse-to-patient ratios
ALBANY, NY (05/11/2015)(readMedia)-- Hundreds of nurses, caregivers and advocates will be meeting with lawmakers in Albany on Tuesday, May 12 to discuss lifesaving legislation.
| WHO: | New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), Communication Workers of America (CWA) and the New York Statewide Senior Action Council (NYSSAC) |
| WHAT: | The coalition is calling for passage of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act (A1548/S782) which requires safe nurse-to-patient ratios. Prior to the meetings with legislators, members of the coalition will hold a press conference to share compelling personal stories about the dangers associated with improper staffing levels at our hospitals and nursing homes. |
| WHEN: | Tuesday May 12, 2015 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | Room 130 of the Legislative Office Building Albany, New York 12210 |
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Healthcare Coalition
PEF - Jane Briggs (518-785-1900 ext 225); NYSUT - Carl Korn (518-213-6000 ext 6309); NYSNA - Tara Martin (646-340-3179); CWA - Jennifer Tuttle (703-895-4571); Sr. Action - Maria Alvarez (917-518-4050)
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